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Strood Rural

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About

Strood Rural ward encompasses the northernmost section of the Medway unitary authority, characterised by a mix of farmland, woodland, and scattered settlements. The area includes the villages of Frindsbury Extra, Upper Upnor, and Chattenden, set amidst the gentle slopes of the North Downs. Large tracts of land are dedicated to agriculture, with fields and orchards defining much of the landscape. The ward's western boundary is marked by the course of the River Medway.

The area contains several significant historical sites, including the remains of Upnor Castle, a 16th-century artillery fort overlooking the river. Much of the eastern part falls within the Kent Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, featuring public footpaths and areas of ancient woodland. The presence of former military installations, now largely repurposed, adds a distinct layer to the local history and land use.

Area overview

On average Strood Rural has moderate deprivation and very high crime levels. Approximately 6.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Strood Rural is £60,985 per year. There are 6 schools in Strood Rural: 5 primary (1 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
N/A
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
6.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Property prices in Strood Rural

Based on 186 recent sales, the median property price is £397,500 in Strood Rural area, with individual transactions ranging from £130,000 up to £900,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Strood Rural in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Strood Rural over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached60£560,000
Flats11£210,000
Semi-Detached67£395,000
Terraced48£305,000

10 years median price trend in Strood Rural

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Strood Rural.

All postcodes in Strood Rural

ME24JW

Enterprise Close

ME37PZ

Church Street

ME24XA

Lower Upnor

ME24NJ

Newenden Road

ME38GS

Ashcroft Road

ME37QN

Millcroft Road

ME38HL

Brookmead Road

ME24NS

George Summers Close

ME37TB

Berry Wood Close

ME37TW

Thatchers Lane

ME37RD

Wadlands Road

ME38DS

Buckhole Farm Road

ME37UD

Common Lane

ME38GT

Mason Way

ME38GE

Guinness Drive

ME24XS

Admiralty Road

ME24XF

Margetts Place

ME37SH

Higham Road

ME38ES

Town Road

ME38FP

Choir Close

ME24NP

Spectrum Business Estate

ME38EX

Ham River Hill

ME38JL

Ladyclose Avenue

ME38BZ

Poole Close

ME24NH

Jarrett Avenue

ME24RL

Cooling Road

ME24JU

Frittenden Road

ME24GT

Provis Place

ME37TY

Perry Hill

ME37RS

Buckland Road

ME37QE

Church Street

ME24QH

Hilltop Road

ME37RU

Station Road

ME38BN

Common Road

ME38UE

View Road

ME38HT

Reedham Crescent

ME38TR

Battlesmere Road

ME38GF

Karloff Way

ME38AA

Hoo Road

ME37UQ

Marsh Lane

ME38DE

New Barn Farm Cottages

ME37SX

Salt Lane

ME24NF

Anthonys Way

ME38AH

Hollywood Lane

ME24XQ

Vanguard Way

ME24GP

Moat Lane

ME24XW

Brissenden Close

ME38TP

Milton Avenue

ME24JF

Kenden Business Park

ME38FJ

Gold Drive

ME24NN

Jarrett Avenue

ME24WX

Ordnance Yard

ME24HU

Laser Quay

ME24DN

Anthonys Way

ME24LF

Chaucer Close

ME24PD

Rolvenden Road

ME24XE

High Street

ME24UX

Upnor Road

ME37RL

Town Road

ME37UN

Reed Street

ME24FE

Beaufort Court

ME37SP

Tabley Villas

ME24LN

Hughes Drive

ME38JZ

Woodside Green

ME38FG

Utah Rise

ME38HE

Sedley Close

ME24PU

Cypress Court

ME24WU

Ordnance Yard

ME38UJ

View Road

ME38HD

Englefield Crescent

ME38ET

Bunters Hill Road

ME37TX

Perry Hill

ME24PX

Cypress Court

ME38FS

Spire Way

ME37TN

Thatchers Lane

ME24PR

Sholden Road

ME37SW

Fern Villas

ME24FB

Beaufort Court

ME37GL

Restmore Close

ME24EZ

Trident Close

ME24PF

Rolvenden Road

ME38AU

Burnt House Close

ME38EN

Dillywood Lane

ME38HN

Archery Close

ME24LX

Northpoint Business Estate

ME24YL

Cooling Road

ME38AL

Hollywood Lane

ME37TP

Merryboys Road

ME37QF

Church Street

ME38UG

View Road

ME38HJ

Brookmead Road

ME24RJ

Chartwell Close

ME38JP

Parkside

ME24PN

Grasmere Grove

ME24PJ

Iden Road

ME38AS

Hollywood Lane

ME24LD

Wainscott Walk

ME24FN

Riverside Estate

ME24DJ

Maritime Close

ME37UE

Wharf Lane

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.